Lists | December 13th, 2021
List week begins! A yearly tradition for all. Over the next six days, Dozens Of Donuts will be posting countdowns for the best 2021 had to offer. And boy, was there a lot.
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Grab Bag | December 10th, 2021
Thurston Moore stuns in his old age. 'Siren' is the defiant song for Grab Bag this month, but solid attempts were made by Motoomi Doi, Social Distortion, and others.
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Reviews | December 8th, 2021
They made a masterpiece, surely they couldn't do it again? Yet, Boards Of Canada did just that, submerging even further into unbelievably-cryptic atmospherics.
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Reviews | December 8th, 2021
It came and went, understated and unconcerned. Which, coincidentally, is exactly where Courtney Barnett thrives. Simple melodies that instantly satisfy. No frills, no nonsense.
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LL Past | December 3rd, 2021
This week, a massive double LP from Eels, more works from the discographies of Freescha, Susumu Yokota, Steely Dan, and more, along with a critically-acclaimed Mingus epic.
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LL Present | December 3rd, 2021
As the year winds down, so too does the quality. Though tempered, IDLES continue their march of quality. Others, like Silk Sonic, Aesop Rock, and Mick Jenkins disappoint.
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Reviews | December 1st, 2021
Concept albums used to be so humble and direct in the olden days. Dissecting and criticizing the days of England following WW1, The Kinks mold a varied masterpiece.
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Reviews | December 1st, 2021
Poppy has fully shed her skin, rid of the memes and doll persona. Here, her aggressive matches perfectly with her Pop sensibilities. In all likelihood, her best project yet.
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Deep Cuts | November 26th, 2021
Two humble brothers from Florida, a former-meme showcasing her maturity and range, and some Heartland addicts enter the Synthpop world boldly headline this month's Deep Cuts.
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Reviews | November 24th, 2021
Unlike many rivaling Slowcore albums, Duster's debut presented some welcome variety. Flashes of hope intermingled with enduring mounds of Lo-Fi static.
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Reviews | November 24th, 2021
Though they've left old America with a helping of synthesizers, War On Drugs' latest effort still manages to capture the spirit of a country in perpetual progress. Headstrong and anthemic.
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Curate This | November 19th, 2021
Pipes burst, fires roar, alarms ring out. Explosions, mass hysteria, warping of product past the point of conventional physics. A factory succumbing to its own perils.
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Reviews | November 17th, 2021
Embodying the aesthetic of Lo-Fi hopefuls, Sukpatch's humble amateurism and playful spirit makes for a perfect compliment to the problem-free summer.
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Reviews | November 17th, 2021
In spite of a clear, label-driven goal, JPEGMAFIA's latest still manages to bring the energy and curiosity. However, while lyrics stagnant, his inventive production techniques flourish.
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Grab Bag | November 12th, 2021
Let's be honest, this month's Grab Bag left a lot to be desired. In spite of notable names like Grant Green, Felix Da Housecat, and Camel, quality rarely reached expectations.
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Reviews | November 10th, 2021
Though her inspirations are clear - namely in the ethereality of Cocteau Twins - Faye Wong's expressive vocals, Cantonese flair, and playful acoustics make this a memorable home run.
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Reviews | November 10th, 2021
An utterly surreal and fascinating sound wafts through Dilloway and Dalt's collaboration. It reeks of vintage scuff, marked by unnerving vocals, contorted Glitch, and an ominous spirit.
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LL Past | November 5th, 2021
The past month has seen a drought of quality releases from history, though turn-of-the-century Electronica artists Susumu Yokota and Freescha try to right the ship.
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LL Present | November 5th, 2021
Peak heavy-hitter season, as a plethora of artists gear up for end-of-year lists. Sufjan Stevens, Magdalena Bay, James Blake, and The World Is A Beautiful Place make their mark.
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Reviews | November 3rd, 2021
Their debut made a lasting mark, like the pain inflicted on Black Dresses' skin from years of physical and societal abuse. Angry permeates these nasty walls, a reflection of life itself.
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